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Robert Cowing (1965)

As Ella Fitzgerald loved to sing . . .

“Pack up your troubles and just get happy,

Ya better chase all your cares away

Sing Hallelujah, c’mon get happy

Get ready for the judgment day”

The sun is shinin’, c’mon get happy

The Lord is waiting to take your hand

Shout Halleluhjah, c’mon get happy

We’re goin’ to the Promised Land”

We’re headin’ ‘cross the river

Gonna wash out sins in the tide

It’s all so peaceful

On the other side”

Forget your troubles and just gget happy

Ya better chase all your cares away

Sing Hallelujah, c’mon get happy

Get ready for the judgment day”

Publisher: Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, S.A. MUSIC, Songwriters: TED KOEHLER, HAROLD ARLEN

From “The Harold Arlen Songbook (Volume Two), “Get Happy” by Ella Fitzgerald

Joseph Duzan (1968)

Robert, Linda Eires was 17 and never married. I guess it has to be her older brother.. Thank you all your input on this site..👍🏻

Robert Cowing (1965)

Craig . .  . . L.O.L   . . . . laughing out loud is what you do,

keeping me happy, even in the midst of all this dog pooh.

                  💩 😀 💩

Donald Urain (1964)

Joel, I agree. I lived in the same area

post Falls Id. and Mead Wash. I moved to Las Vegas 3 years ago and you really dont  know until you are gone how great of an area that is . My business covered Id. Wash. Montana Oregon and Nevada.No matter where I traveled I always looked forward to getting home. Speaking of going home I am going home to Woodland after 10 years,I am scared to death. Even though I was born and raised there like they say you can not go home. I am going to stay a couple weeks and walk every street and alley,

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Yes Don it has changed so much....the business there..alteration of streets.....people attitudes...but I guess That is change we never vision......I was there last year for a Hot Rod Run....got lost......tried to go those places we walked every day...some not there..I pointed out to my friends we drove down from Bakersfield this used to be where our High school was.....this used to be where this place used to be.......you get the picture...I was thinking about moving back but quickly changed my mind..I do not know any one there that does the same thing I used to do back then   ..........Bakersfield still has it's older buildings and street which used to be their original downtown.....being restore to the way it looked back then..they have their original theatre   the Fox built in the 1930's and in used today restored with that original ticket booth in front....Bakersfield high School built in 1912 still in use..retro fitted up to code..see they could of save old WHS...Oh Sh-- I brought that pain in the A-- subject up again......this place reminds me of Woodland....... Oh well Don   hope everything works out for you...I remember you in elementary class...especially Ms. Congers class....I tell others I am glad I was born when I was..so many great memories and some ugly ones too..life is not perfect....enjoy Woodland....PS..If it wasn't for my year book I would not know about all these neat places and people I went to grammer school...lee..and WHS........

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Robert....yes My Dad worked with Shirley's dad in construction.......and  when we were younger he always talked to us kids when I went on the job site in the summer.....he attended my brother's funeral..Elmer....and was very reserved...about the loss of his younger son who also died in a an auto accident before Shirley...he and my dad stayed close after that..it is a process one gets in..just want to be to their self...I saw that every day when my brother died in an auto accident also in my dad.....we talk about them to never forget them..because they were part of our town and school...someone has to...I still today feel that same pain other have never experience and I am glad others never had that experience.....but we grow stronger from it though..may all of you have happy days to come..you all deserve  it...you are all survivors...I like your dogs craig..i am a dog lovers...they do not scream at you...spend the hell out of your money and they continue to be loyal forever.......divorces are the shits...but a girlfriend is great...LMAO...Go CRaig !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

For those wanting Woodland History, this coming Saturday (Sep 10) is:

http://www.strollthroughhistory.com/

A chance to see the insides of houses we walked or drove by. I've done the last couple of years and it is always worth it. Make sure you have a camera or Iphone

Donald Urain (1964)

To Dan Ree, I found the picture of us and a few others in our cub scout uniforms at Mike Youngs house. I recognise Kris Kaufman , Dan Wirth  but not sure about the others, We probably look just thr same , it was only 60 years ago. I also have my class pictures from kindergarden thru 7th grade. you are in a few.

Jean Wright (Johnson) (1960)

HI Dan

I live in Bakersfield too and you forgot to mention the Hot Rod show at the 1933 Speakeasy Sunday.  They had over 100 cars there and good food.  See we do something great for the city.  Jeanne

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

Robert: SVVNC stands for Sacramento Valley Veterans National Cemetery  (on Midway Rd. Near Dixon)

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Don........I saved all my pictures from kindergarten to lee with Miss Dalberg....I think we tought we would stay that way forever....I look at it at just a number...my mine is back in high school mode..I guess one could say I just have not grown up......I just do what I want...dream up to do .......do not dress like my age like some my age mock ......I stay in good shape...ride harleys...building a new one..I guess Iam just lucky..it all came from when things were in those times that kept us going and going....Remember this...Never Ever ....let anyone tell You ...you can not do this and that...you can..just do it..........

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Jean..I like Bakersfield....I moved here in 1982...when not much around.....I wanted to go back to woodland the first week...but knew I could not .....things changing within the Police Dept. Back then when I retired on a Medical...but Bakersfield grew on me...Buck Owens ( who I met several time)..Merle Haggard......Famosa Drag Strip......the slow life of living still aaaw ...BHS reminded me of WHS...still had same old class rooms and smell......People here very friendly..yes there is gang problems...I noticed gangs in Woodland Picked up...Boy has that changed since I have been there...nice to here you are in Bakersfield...' Go Drillers !!!!!!

Jean Wright (Johnson) (1960)

Dan

All you've said is true about Bkld. but hope i did not offend you, i was just giving you a bad time.

I've been here (back and forth to Woodland) since 1962, and yes it's home to me.

Jeanne 

Joseph Duzan (1968)

Dan, I did not know you were in Bakersfield until just recently.. I lived there from 1982-1987, then moved to Folsom, Ca., for 29 years. Now we are in Lake Havasu City, Az. My in laws live in Bakersfield. Father-in-Law retired the CHP Commander there. I'll have to message you next time I'm in town. It would be good to see you and do a little catching up.

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Jean...no way did U offend me.......It nice to see someone from Woodland is here and understand the true quality of Bakersfield some like Woodland Used to have........I love Woodalnd back then...my grandparents had Tailor for men in the Porter Building...made 3 piece suits from bulk material for all over the USA..New York to California...Doctors...Lawyer...Business...My Grand mother also sew up the suits...so yes I am Proud to be born there.......have grandparents and Parents who contribute to once a great City.......Thank you for letting me hear from someone there......

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Joe...I thought I was the only one who had the nerves to move to Bakersfield...it was not a great move to me at the time , but after a while it grows on You..returning a few times going to Woodland...very few.that was enough...someone took over good old Woodland...I think Outer Space  LOL...yes give me an alert next time here.....

Joseph Duzan (1968)

Will do Dan. Yes I drove truck for Hopper Steel over off Union and 178, back then before they went out of business.. 

Sherry Bailey (Westland) (1968)

Anyone remember these guys?  Fun memories of this talented group of musicians!  I admitedly had a crush on (and dated) a couple of these young men. Any stories about dances where they played, etc......or are there any other women brave enough to share about their crushes?  lol  

I believe the class span is 1965 to 1968....

Robert Cowing (1965)

LEFT to RIGHT

Steve Fisher, - 1965      Bob Alves – 1965         Bruce Dumars - 1967     

Wally Summ -  1967    Keith Meng -  1968   Tom Jimenez (not pictured – 1966)

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

Would be great to see an updated version of that photo-I KNOW AT LEAST 4 OF THEM ARE STILL IN TOWN. 

Walter J. "Wally" Summ (1967)

Here are three of us from a jam session on July 31, 2007.  Left to right:  Steve, Bruce and Wally.  Boy Jan, between you and Sherry, you're really making me dig !!  Oooh, another dust bunny !!!  Thanks guys for thinking of us!!

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Craig........I....Tom Jimenez...Malcolm Nicholson who played drums and another who played Rythum Guitar.  I can not think of his name at this moment.....Tom played lead and sang...I played Bass...yes we all played at the Armory...nice echo sound....I still play with a group of young ladies who picked up all the Surf Music...50's rock and some Santana.....We always like to compete with Steve

Don Murdoch (1962)

Didn't John Isgreen play drums with Fisher and Alves?  I recall him practicing 'Wipe Out' in his garage where he was building his motorcycle. Those three also played in front of Stan's Mens Store during Sidewalk Days.  I don't recall what year but Danny Parrish was at John's house quite often so it was before Danny went into the Army.

Robert Cowing (1965)

Past photos of "Stroll-Through-History" - Starts

                           SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

               OPEN HOMES FOR THE 2016 HISTORY STROLL:

TICKETS - $25, online at: http://www.strollthroughhistory.com/

or in person at: The Gifted Penguin (716 Main St.) or Corner Drug (602 Main St.)

OTHER TOURS AVAILABLE –

                                                   Bus Tours

                                                   Bike Tours

                                                   Landmark Building Tours

                                                   Landmark Building History & Architecture Tour

Eugene Boyd (1966)

Sherrie, you might check with Bob, Wally, Steve or Malcolm but I believe they also had a "keyboard" player at one time.  They stayed together do about two years playing around the area until Steve left for collage as I recall. used to practice as Wallys over the garage. Played in the Battle of the Bands, Yolo County Fair, The Armory etc.